Closed Captioning in HD

To All
Please let me know if anyone else is having a problem with closed captioning in HD and what was done to fix the problem.
 I've switched my VPD from Cablevision to Verizon in hopes of eliminating or identifying why Closed Captioning is not passing through intact to my home.
I've recorded shows from the three major networks, ABC, CBS and NBC both in standard definition as well as high definition. In addition I've been able to narrow issue to certain programs.
Both ABC and NBC displayed no noticeable change in the quality of captioning received to the home in SD or HD. However there is a significant difference with regards to CBS's Closed Captioning on their HD channels Cablevision's (702) & Verizon’s (502)
According to CBS’s Closed Captioning Department they are unable to duplicate the flash, delayed and missing captioning on the following programs:
CSI NY
CSI Miami
NCIS
The Mentalist
Flash Point
Criminal Minds
Blue Bloods
Hawaii Five O
My wife who relies on closed captioning services wanted me to share as much information with all of you in hopes of helping to resolve this issue for all who rely on quality programming. I don't know how many of you record these programs through a DVR and in HD to help assist me further in locating the problem.
I was hoping if someone could record anyone of these programs and let me know which program and if any captioning errors were displayed. I am trying to figure out if the problem is with my HDTV, HD DVR, Verizon Fios or Broadcaster.
If anyone has any additional information on this matter and is interested in assisting, I can be reached at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Robert & Lulu Bucci
Bergen County, New Jersey

Technical glitches such as encoding problems, bad time code, and reediting of programs all contribute to poor caption quality, or the absence of captions altogether. In some cases, these glitches are due to equipment incompatibilities between different companies.
Unfortunately Captioning is the last stage in the production process, the quick turnaround time required for programs to be captioned before their broadcast inevitably leads to errors in transcription, encoding, or transmission.
Quality control must be an integral part of the implementation of the closed captioning mandate. Ideally, it occurs at each stage of the process: from the application of the captions to the reception on screens.
Recognize that the audience for closed captioning goes beyond those who are
Deaf and hard of hearing.

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